Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for ‘kebaya’ craft
Suited to hot tropical weather, the intricately embroidered blouse is usually long-sleeved, and ranges from loose-fitting to semi-transparent, figure-hugging cuts.
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Asean prepared to be world’s new economic powerhouse
In an April report, the Asian Development Bank projected that the economies in the Asia-Pacific region will grow 4.8 per cent this year and next year, adding that growth in the…
Thai people and the military
Leaders and the people of Asean are watching the developments in Thailand, one of the regional bloc’s cofounders, and one which is seen as a role model in developing agriculture…
Asean on path to ‘self-destruction’, analysts say
Experts also said Jakarta, widely considered to be Asean’s natural leader, has been held back this year by the bloc’s divided voice on urgent matters.
Mekong Delta well positioned to receive FDI inflows
To tap the opportunities ahead, regional localities have designed various policies and measures to support foreign investors in developing stably and sustainably.
SEA Games game changer
Many would insist that SEA Games achievements do not count, given the fact that the regional sporting meet now tends to serve as a medium to boost national pride for a host…
Construction of JB-Singapore RTS Link on S’pore side has reached 50 per cent mark: Transport Minister
His Malaysian counterpart Anthony Loke said that work on Malaysia’s side is 36 per cent complete.
Asean matters, but how much?
As long as Myanmar is a member state and as long as its crisis is unresolved, it will be hard to expect Asean to make any real progress elsewhere.
Asean a ‘life raft’ for region’s countries in a more troubled world, says PM Lee
With a combined gross domestic product of more than US$3.4 trillion in 2021, Asean is the world’s fifth-largest economy, and is on track to becoming the fourth largest by 2030.
Defying the dollar: Asean pushes for greater local currency use
Among Asean countries, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines been developing their capacity for local currency settlement since 2017.